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AGREEMENT TO AUGMENT A PUBLIC ARTWORK
BETWEEN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH
AND PHENOMENARTS, INC.
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This Agreement entered into this,�f day of���a� 2�11, (the "Effective Date") by and
between the CITY OF FORT WORTH, a home-rule municipal corporation of the State of Texas
("City"), acting by and through Fernando Costa, its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and
PHENOMENARTS, ING ("Artist"), located at 75 Kendall Road, Lexington, MA 02321, USA.
Artist shall act through Christopher Janney, its duly authorized President. City has designated the
ARTS COLJNCIL OF FORT WORTH & TARRANT COLTNTY, Inc. ("Contract Manager") to
manage this Agreement on its behalf. The Contract Manager shall act through Martha Peters, its
designated Public Art Director.
WHEREAS, on September 27, 2007, the City and PhenomenArts, Inc., ("Ar-tist") entered
into City Secretary Contract No. 35838 (the "Original Contract") as authorized by City Council
(M&C G22412) on September 25, 2007, and City designated the Arts Council of Fort Worth and
Tarrant County, Inc., as its Contract Manager;
WHEREAS, under the Original Contract, Artist composed and installed an interactive
soundscore entitled, Sound Environnaents of Fo�t Wof�th, as part of a large public artwork in the Fort
Worth Convention Center Parking Garage located at 1200 Houston Street, Fort Woi�th, Texas 76102
(the "Site") entitled, Parking in Color;
WHEREAS, Artist has proposed to develop and implement a series of football-related
sounds to integrate into the existing soundscore at the Site to commemorate Fort Worth's hosting of
the American Football Conference champion (the "AFC Champion") for Super Bowl XLVTM (the
"New Work"), which will take place on February 6, 2011, at Cowboys Stadium;
WHEREAS, Artist will install the New Work on or before February 3, 2011; and
WHEREAS, City and Artist wish to set out the terms and conditions under which the New
Work shall be composed and installed in order to promote the integrity of Artist's ideas and
statements as represented by the New Work.
NOW, THEREFORE, City and Artist for and in consideration of the covenants and
agreement hereinafter set forth, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, agree as follows:
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ARTICLE 1
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1.1 General Execution Deliverv and Installation Final Acceptance
a. Artist shall perform all services and will furnish all supplies, materials, and equipment as
necessary to compose, install, and integrate the New Work into the existing soundscore
entitled, Sound Envir�onments of Fof•t Worth. Services shall be performed in a
professional manner and in strict compliance with all terms and conditions in this
Agreement.
b. Artist shall incoiporate a message from Mayar Mike Moncrief provided by City.
c. Ai-tist shall incorporate football sounds. If Artist includes any sounds and/or marks from
the AFC Champion team to be hosted by Fort Worth for Super Bowl XLVTM. Artist shall
only do so after obtaining any and all necessary licenses and permissions from the
copyright owners, including, but not limited to, the National Football League (the
"NFL"), the AFC Champion, and/or any broadcasting coiporation or organization. Such
licenses and/or peimissions must be entered into writing and presented to City before
presentation or installation of the New Work.
d. City shall not be responsible for any costs associated with any permissions and/or
licenses from any source whatsoever, including, but not limited to, the costs associated
with obtaining permissions and/or licenses and any and all royalties associated with the
copyrighted works. Artist assumes any and all responsibility for paying royalties that are
associated with the copyrighted works within the New Work.
e. Artist shall ensure that all licenses and/or permissions from any copyright owners are
transferrable to City only.
f. Artist shall notify City, in writing, through its Contract Manager, when composition of
the New Work is complete and ready for delivery and installation at the Site.
g. Artist must present the New Work to City or Contract Manager for approval before
installing and/or integrating the New Work at the Site. City may require Artist to make
such revisions to the New Work as are necessary for the New Work to comply with
applicable statutes, ordinances, or regulations of any governmental regulatory agency
having jurisdiction over the Site for reasons of safety and security.
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h. City may also require Artist to make such revisions to the New Work as City deems
necessary in its sole discretion.
i. If resubmitted materials are not approved by City or Artist does not resubmit new
material by the date specified for installation in this Agreement, then this Agreement may
be terminated at City's option, with payment for work completed per the payment
schedule in Article 2.
j. Artist shall travel to Fort Worth and install the New Work no later than Thursday,
February 3, 2011, on a date and time mutually agreed upon by City and Artist.
k. Artist shall notify Contract Manager, in writing, when installation of the New Work is
complete. Included in such notice from Artist shall be an affidavit certifying that all bills
relating to services or supplies used in the performance of this Agreement have been
paid, which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A."
1. City shall notify Artist, in writing, of its final acceptance ("Final Acceptance") of the
New Work. Final Acceptance shall be effective as of the earlier to occur of (1) the date
of City's notification of Final Acceptance; or, (2) the lOth day after Artist has sent the
written notice to City required under Section 1.1(i), unless City, upon receipt of such
notice and prior to the expiration of the 10-day period, gives Artist written notice
specifying and describing the services that have not been completed.
m. Upon Final Acceptance, Artist shall transfer all licenses and/or permissions of any
copyright owners to City. Artist shall not retain any rights to any copyrighted material
and/or sound excerpts, all rights being transferred solely to City.
1.2. Risk of Loss
The risk of loss or damage to the New Work shall be borne by Artist prior to Final Acceptance, and
Artist shall take such measures as are necessary to protect the Work from loss or damage until Final
Acceptance; except that the risk of loss or damage shall be borne by City or its agents prior to Final
Acceptance during such periods of time as the partially or wholly completed New Work is in the
custody, control, or supervision of City or its agents for the purposes of moving, storing, or
performing any other ancillary services to the New Work.
ARTICLE 2
COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE
2.1 Fee.
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a. City shall pay Artist a fee of THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO CENTS
($3,000.00) (the "Fee"), which shall constitute full compensation for all services and materials as
outlined in this Agreement. The services and materials are to be performed and furnished by Artist
under this Agreement, inclusive of fabrication, transportation, installation, insurance, incidental
costs, Artist's fees, and all travel expenses.
(a) Two Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($2,000.00) upon full execution of this
Agreement.
(b) One Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($1,000.00) upon completion of the
installation by February 3, 2011 and Final Acceptance by City.
2.2. Sales Taxes.
City is a tax-exempt organization and no state or local sales taxes or federal excise taxes shall be due
upon the Project. City shall supply Artist with the "Texas Sales Tax and Local Sales Tax Exemption
Certificate" in substantially the same form as that attached hereto as Exhibit "B" for use by Ai�tist in
the fulfillment of this Agreement.
2.3. Artist's Expenses.
Artist shall be responsible for the payments of all expenses incurred during the performance of this
Agreement, including, but not limited to, services, materials, mailing/shipping charges and insurance
on submissions to City, cost of all travel, and costs for Artist's agents, consultants, and/or employees
necessary for the proper performance of the services required under this Agreement.
ARTICLE 3
TERM AND TIME OF PERFORMANCE
3.1 Term.
This Agreement shall be in effect from the Effective Date, and unless terminated earlier pursuant to
such provisions in this Agreement, shall extend until final payment to Artist by City, whichever is
later.
3.2 Duration
The services to be required of Artist set forth in Article 1 shall be completed on or before February
3, 2011; provided, however, such time limits may be extended or otherwise modified by written
agreement between Artist and City.
3.3. Early Completion of Artist Services
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Artist shall bear any transportation and storage charges incurred from the completion of his or her
services prior to the time provided for completion of this project.
3.4. Time Extensions; Force Majeure.
City or Artist, as appropriate, shall grant a reasonable extension of time to the other party if
conditions beyond the parties' control or Acts of God, flood, riot, civil insurrection, labor strikes, or
orders of local or federal government render timely perfor•mance of the parties' services impossible
or unexpectedly burdensome. The party suffering the impossibility or burdensome conditions must
inform the other in writing within ten (10) days of the onset of such performance delay, specifying
the reasons therefore. Failure to fulfill contractual obligations due to conditions beyond either
party's reasonable control shall not be considered a breach of this Agreement; provided, however,
that such obligations shall be suspended only for the duration of such conditions.
ARTICLE 4
WARRANTIES
4.1. Warranties of Title.
Artist represents and warrants that:
a. the New Work shall be the original product of Ai�tist's sole creative efforts;
b. the New Work is and will be unique and original, except to the extent that it may
incorporate by permission certain limited segments of sound owned by the a copyright holder,
including, but not limited to, the AFC Champion, NFL, and/or any broadcasting coiporation or
organization, and does not infringe upon any copyright or the rights of any person;
c. the New Work (or duplicate thereo� has not been accepted for sale elsewhere;
d. Artist has not sold, assigned, transferred, licensed, granted, encumbered, or utilized
the New Work or any element thereof or any copyright related thereto that may affect or impair the
rights granted pursuant to this Agreement;
e. Artist shall not transfer any licenses and/oi• permissions to any other organization or
person;
f. the New Work is free and clear of any liens from any source whatsoever;
g. Artist has the full power to enter into and perform this Agreement and to make the
grant of rights contained in this Agreement;
h. Artist has acquired all necessary warranties and permissions;
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i. all services performed hereunder shall be performed in accordance with all applicable
laws, regulations, ordinances, etc., and with all necessary care, skill, and diligence; and
j. Artist shall assume the defense of, and INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS,
CITY, ITS REPRESENTATIVES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND
CONTRACTORS FROM AND AGAINST ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, DAMAGES, ACTIONS,
OR EXPENSES OF EVERY TYPE AND DESCRIPTION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, ATTORNEY'S FEES AND ROYALTIES, TO WHICH IT MAY BE
SUBJECTED ARISING OUT OF CITY'S USE OR POSSESSION OF THE NEW WORK BY
REASON OF AN ALLEGED OR ACTUAL COPYRIGHT VIOLATION OR OTHER LACK
OF OWNERSHIP, AUTHORSHIP, OR ORIGINALITY. THIS SECTION 4.1(j) SHALL
SURVIVE THE TERMINATION OR EXPIRATION OF THIS AGREEMENT.
4 2 Warranties of Quality and Condition
a. Artist represents and warrants that all work will be performed in accordance with
professional "workmanlike" standards and free from defective or inferior materials and
workmanship (including any defects consisting of "inherent vice," or qualities that cause or
accelerate deterioration of the Work) for one year after the date of Final Acceptance.
b. Artist represents and wat-rants that the New Work and the materials used are not
currently known to be harmful to public health and safety.
c. Artist also represents and wanants that the New Work will function, wark, and/or
play properly for one year after the date of Final Acceptance.
d. If, on or before February 6, 2011, City obseives any breach of warranty described in
this Section 4.2 that is curable by Artist, Artist shall, at the request of City, cure the breach within
twenty-four (24) hours after City gives Artist notice of such breach, at no expense to City. If Artist
does not cure the breach within twenty-four (24) hours, then Artist is responsible for reimbursing
City for any and all damages, expenses, and losses incurred by City as a result of the breach.
e. If, after February 6, 2011, but within one year from the date of Final Acceptance, City
observes any breach of warranty described in this Section 4.2 that is curable by Ai-tist, Artist shall, at
the request of City, cure the breach promptly, satisfactorily, and consistent with professional
conservation standards, at no expense to City. City shall give notice to Artist of such breach with
reasonable promptness.
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d. If, after one year from the date of Final Acceptance, City observes any breach of
warranty described in this Section 4.2 that is curable by Artist, City shall contact Artist to make or
supervise repairs or restorations at a reasonable fee during Artist's lifetime. Artist shall have the
right of first refusal to make or supervise repairs or restoi•ations. Should Artist be unavailable or
unwilling to accept reasonable compensation under the industry standard, City may seek the services
of a qualified restorative conservator and maintenance expert.
e. If, after February 6, 2011, but within one year fi•om the date of Final Acceptance, City
observes any breach of war�anty described in this Section 4.2 that is not curable by Artist, Artist is
responsible for reimbursing City for damages, expenses, and loss incui�red by City as a result of the
breach. However, if Artist disclosed the risk of this breach and City accepted that it may occur, it
shall not be deemed a breach for purposes of this Section 4.2.
£ Acceptable Standard of Display. Artist represents and warrants that:
i. General routine cleaning and repair of the New Work and any associated
working parts and/or equipment will maintain the New Work within an
acceptable standard of public display.
ii. Foreseeable exposure to the elements and general wear and tear will cause the
New Work to experience only minor repairable damages and will not cause
the New Work to fall below an acceptable standard of public display.
iii. With general routine cleaning and repair, and within the context of foreseeable
exposure to the elements and general wear and tear, the New Work will not
experience ii�eparable conditions that do not fall within an acceptable
standard of public display, including, but not limited to, mold, rust, fracturing,
staining, chipping, tearing, abrading, and peeling.
iv. Manufacturer's Wananties. To the extent the New Work incorporates
products covered by a manufacturer's warranty, Artist shall provide copies of
such warranties to City.
g. The foregoing warranties are conditional, and shall be voided by the failure of City to
maintain the Work in accordance with Artist's specifications and the applicable conservation
standards. If City fails to maintain the New Work in good condition, Artist, in addition to other
rights or remedies Artist may have in equity or at law, shall have the right to disown the New Wark
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as Artist's creation and request that all credits be removed from the New Work and reproductions
thereof until the New Work's condition is satisfactorily repaired.
4 3 Survival of Re�resentations and Warranties
These representations and wai-�anties shall survive the termination or other extinction of this
Agreement.
ARTICLE 5
INSURANCE AND INDEMNITY
5.1. General.
Artist shall carry insurance as set out in Exhibit "C." Except as provided in Section 1.2 hereof, the
risk of damage to or loss of the New Work shall, during fabrication and installation but prior to Final
Acceptance, shall be solely that of Artist. This risk shall transfer to City and shall no longer be the
responsibility of Artist upon Final Acceptance.
5.2. Performance Bonds.
Artist shall not be required by City to post any performance bonds or similar undertakings.
5.3. Indemnitv.
(a) ARTIST COVENANTS AND AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND
DEFEND, AT HIS OWN EXPENSE, CITY AND ITS REPRESENTATIVES, OFFICERS,
AGENTS, SERVANTS, AND EMPLOYEES FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS
OR SUITS FOR PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL 1NJURY,
1NCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF
WHATSOEVER K1ND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, ARISING OUT
OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXECUTION, PERFORMANCE, ATTEMPTED
PERFORMANCE, OR NONPERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT, AND/OR THE
OPERATIONS, ACTIVITIES, AND SERVICES DESCRIBED HEREIN, PROVIDED THAT
SAID CLAIMS OR SUITS ARE CAUSED BY ARTIST'S NEGLIGENCE OR WILFUL
MISCONDUCT; AND ARTIST HEREBY ASSUMES ALL LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
OF CITY AND ITS REPRESENTATIVES, OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, AND
EMPLOYEES FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR SUITS FOR PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE
AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DEATH, TO ANY AND
ALL PERSONS, OF WHATSOEVER KINDS OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR
ASSERTED, ARISING OUT OF OR 1N CONNECTION WITH THE EXECUTION,
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PERFORMANCE, ATTEMPTED PERFORMANCE, OR NON-PERFORMANCE OF THIS
AGREEMENT, AND/OR THE OPERATIONS, ACTIVITIES, AND SERVICES DESCRIBED
HEREIN, PROVIDED THAT SAID CLAIMS OR SUITS ARE CAUSED BY ARTIST'S
NEGLIGENCE OR WILFUL MISCONDUCT. ARTIST LIKEWISE COVENANTS AND
AGREES TO AND DOES HEREBY INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS CITY FROM AND
AGAlNST ANY AND ALL 1NJURY, DAMAGE, AND/OR DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY OF
CITY, ARISING OUT OF OR 1N CONNECTION WITH ALL ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF
ARTIST, HIS OFFICERS, MEMBERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS,
INVITEES, AND/OR LICENSEES.
(b) ARTIST AGREES TO AND SHALL RELEASE CITY, ITS AGENTS,
EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS AND LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES FROM ANY AND ALL
LIABILITY FOR INJURY, DEATH, DAMAGE OR LOSS TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY
SUSTAINED BY ARTIST IN CONNECTION WITH OR INCIDENTAL TO PERFORMANCE
UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.
(c) Artist shall require all of its subcontractors to include in their subcontracts a release
and indemnity in favor of City in substantially the same form as above.
(d) All indemnification provisions of this Agreement shall survive the termination or
expiration of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 6
OWNERSHIP AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
6.1. Title.
Title to the New Work, including all documents, sound excerpts and/or drawings that constitute or
are components of the New Work, shall pass to City upon Final Acceptance and payment for the
New Work, unless a license agreement by a copyright holder prevents such action in whole or in
part. These sound excerpts, documents, and/or drawings will be retained for archival and exhibition
purposes. All of Artist's work products under this Agreement shall become the property of City,
without restriction on future use, except as provided below or by a license agreement by a copyright
holder.
6.2 Reproduction Rights.
a. In view of the intention that the New Work be unique, Artist shall not make any
additional exact duplicate reproductions of the New Work, nor shall Artist grant permission to others
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to do so except with the express written permission of City. However, nothing herein shall prevent
Artist from creating future artworks in Artist's manner and style of artistic expression.
b. By execution of this Agreement, Artist's New Work, and all other work product
under this Agreement shall become property of City, without restriction on future use, except as
provided below. Artist shall retain copyright, except as that right is limited by this Agreement or a
license agreement, and other intellectual property rights in and to the New Work. Artist grants to
City a perpetual, ii��evocable license to graphically depict or display the New Work for any non-
commercial purpose whatsoever. For purposes of this limitation, any graphic depiction or display of
the New Work intended to promote or benefit City, its public services, or its public purposes,
regardless of whether or not a fee is charged to the public, or whether revenue is otherwise received
by City, shall be deemed a non-commercial purpose. Notwithstanding the above limitation, Artist
agrees and understands that nothing in this paragraph shall affect or limit City's absolute,
unrestricted rights incidental to City's full ownership of the New Work to alter, change, modify,
destroy, remove, move, replace, operate, maintain, transport, sell or transfer, in whole or in part, the
New Work when City deems it necessary within its discretion, in order to otherwise exercise City's
powers and responsibility in regard to public works and improvements, in furtherance of City's
operations or for any other reason, except as those rights may be limited by any license agreements.
c. City shall take title to all sound excerpts, documents, and/or drawings, which
constitute or are components of the New Work, upon final approval or Final Acceptance of the New
Work, except as those rights may be limited license agreement copyright holders. These sound
excerpts, documents, and/or drawings will be retained for archival and exhibition purposes.
d. Artist reserves every right available under the Federal Copyright Act to control the
making and dissemination of copies or reproductions of the New Work, except as those rights are
limited by this Agreement or by any license agreements. City may make and disseminate audio
excerpts and accompanying materials for any municipal puipose, except as those rights may be
limited by a license agreement. All reproductions by City shall contain a credit to Artist and/or the
copyright holder pursuant to any license agreements.
e. City is not responsible for any third-party infringement of Artist's copyright and not
responsible for protecting the intellectual property rights of Artist.
ARTICLE 7
ARTIST'S RIGHTS
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7.1. Identification.
The Contract Manager shall include credit to Artist on the Fort Worth Public Art website
(w�ww.fwpublicart.or�) and a permanent plaque at the site.
7.2. Maintenance.
City recognizes that maintenance of the New Work on a regular basis is essential to the integrity of
the New Work. City shall reasonably assure that the New Work is properly maintained and
protected, taking into account any maintenance instructions provided by Artist.
7.3. Re�airs and Restoration.
a. City shall have the right to determine when, and if, repairs and restorations to the
New Wark will be made. During Artist's lifetime and to the extent practicable, City shall give Artist
the right to approve all major repairs and restorations; provided, however, Artist shall not
urueasonably withhold approval for any repair or restoration of the New Work. Should Artist
urueasonably withhold approval of any intended major repair or restoration, City shall have the right
to make such repair or restoration. To the extent practicable, Artist, during Artist's lifetime, shall be
given the opportunity to make or personally supervise major repairs and restorations and shall be
paid a reasonable fee for any such services, provided that City and Artist shall agree in writing, prior
to commencement of any significant repairs and restorations, upon Artist's fee for such seivices.
Should Artist fail to agree to make or supervise the repairs and restorations, City shall have the right
to choose another entity or person to assist with the restoration and/or repairs or make said repairs by
City.
b. All repairs and restorations shall be made in accordance with recognized principles of
conservation.
c. When emergency repairs are necessary to prevent the loss of or further damage to the
New Work, such repairs shall be undertaken or arranged by City without advance notice to Artist,
and such repairs shall not be deemed to constitute artistic alteration.
7.4. Alteration of the Work or of the Site.
a. In the event that the New Work is incorporated into a building, structure, or realty, the
installation of the New Work may subject it to destruction, distortion, mutilation, or other
modification by reason of its removal. If removal of the New Work would damage either the New
Work or the Site, City shall have the right to remove the New Work by any means, including
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destruction, in performing maintenance, repair, renovation, or reconstruction of the building,
structure or in devoting realty to a new use.
b. In the event that the New Work is freestanding, or incorporated into a building,
structure, or realty such that it may be removed without damaging or destroying the New Work or
the building or structure, Artist may be given written notice and ninety (90) days to remove the New
Work at his sole expense. Upon Artist's failure to remove the New Work, City shall have the right
to remove and dispose of the New Work by any means, including its desh-uction.
c. City agrees that it will not willfully destroy, damage, or modify the New Work,
except as provided in paragraphs a. and b. above.
d. In the event the New Work is substantially damaged or altered, City shall no longer
represent the New Work as that of Artist if Artist gives written notice to City that it is the position of
Artist to deny authorship on the grounds stated in this paragraph.
e. City shall, at all times, have the right to move the New Work, or remove it from
public display. City shall also have the right to sell or trade the New Work.
7.5. Permanent Record.
City shall maintain on permanent iile a record of this Agreement and of the location and disposition
of the New Work.
7.6. Artist's Address.
Artist shall notify City of changes in the address set forth in Article 13. The failure to do so, if such
failure prevents City from locating Artist, shall be deemed a waiver by Artist of the right
subsequently to enforce these provisions of Article 7 that require the express approval of Artist.
Notwithstanding this provision, City shall make every reasonable effort to locate Artist when matters
arise relating to Artist's rights.
7 7 Additional Ri�hts and Remedies.
Nothing contained in this Article 7 shall be construed as a limitation on such other rights and
remedies available to Artist under the law, which may now or in the future be applicable.
ARTICLE 8
ARTIST AS AN 1NDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Artist shall perform all work and services hereunder as an independent contractor, and not as an
officer, agent, servant or employee of City. Artist shall have exclusive control of, and the exclusive
right to, control the details of the work performed hereunder, and all persons performing same, and
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shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of his/her officers, agents, employees, and
subcontractors. Nothing herein shall be construed as creating a partnership or joint venture between
City and Artist, his/her officers, agents, employees, and subcontractors, and the doctrine of
respondeat superiar has no application as between City and Artist.
ARTICLE 9
SUBCONTRACTING
Artist may subcontract portions of the services to be provided hereunder at Artist's expense,
provided that said subcontracting shall not adversely affect the design, appearance, audio, or visual
quality of New Work and shall be carried out under the personal supervision of Artist. Any
subcontract entered into under this Agreement shall be expressly subject to the terms of this
Agreement. Artist shall provide information regarding all subcontractors, including, but not limited
to, its fabricator, along with a copy of the subcontract between Artist and each subcontractor.
ARTICLE 10
TERMINATION
10.1. Gratuities.
City may cancel this Agreement if it is found that gratuities in the form of entertainment, gifts, or
otherwise were offered or given by Artist or any agent or representative to any City official or
employee with a view toward securing favorable treatment with respect to the awarding, amending,
or making of any determinations with respect to this performance of this Agreement. In the event
this Agreement is canceled by City, pursuant to this Section 10.1, City shall be entitled, in addition
to any other rights and remedies, to recover from Artist a sum equal in amount to the cost incurred
by Artist in providing such gratuities.
10.2. Termination for Cause.
If either party to this Agreement shall willfully or negligently fail to fulfill in a timely and proper
manner, or otherwise violate, any of the covenants, agreements, or stipulations material to this
Agreement, the other party shall thereupon have the right to terminate this Agreement by giving
written notice to the defaulting party of the intent to terminate, specifying the grounds for
termination. The defaulting party shall have two (2) days after receipt of the notice to cure the
default (the "Cure Period"). If the default is not cured during the Cure Period, then this Agreement
shall terminate. Termination of this Agreement under this provision shall not relieve the party in
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default of any liability for damages resulting from a breach or a violation of the terms of this
Agreement.
10.3. Termination for Convenience.
a. The services to be performed under this Agreement may be tet-minated by either
party, subject to written notice submitted iive (5) days before termination. The notice shall specify
whether the termination is for convenience or cause.
b. If the termination is for the convenience of City, Ai-tist shall have the right to fees for
work performed, in which event City shall have the right at its discretion to possession and transfer
of title to the audio recordings, sound excerpts, sketches, designs, original proposal paintings ar
illustrations, fabrication samples, and models already prepared and submitted or presented for
submission to City by Artist under this Agreement prior to the date of termination with all right
granted to City in Article 6, but provided that no right to fabricate or execute the Work shall pass to
City.
c. If termination is for the convenience of Artist, Artist shall remit to City a sum equal
to all payments (if any) made to Artist pursuant to this Agreement prior to termination.
10.4. Incapacity of Artist.
a. In the event of Artist's death or Artist becoming physically or legally incapacitated
during the term of this Agreement, City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement on payment
to Artist or Artist's successors for all work and services performed priar to death or incapacity. All
finished and unf'inished drawings, sketches, photographs, models, and work shall become property of
City.
b. Should Artist's design have been approved or if Artist's work has progressed to the
point of fabrication of the New Work, in the event of termination under this Section 10.4, City shall
have the right to complete the New Work. Due regard shall be made for Artist's intended results and
proper credit and acknowledgement shall be given to Artist.
ARTICLE 11
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
a. Artist shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because of age, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, familial
status, transgender, gender identity, ar gender expression. Artist shall take affirmative action to
ensure that employees are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, disability,
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race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, familial status, transgender, gender
identity, or gender expression. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or pay or other forms of compensations,
and selection for training, including, but not limited to, apprenticeship. Artist agrees to post in
conspicuous places, available to employees and applications for employment, notices to be provided
by City setting forth the provision of this nondiscrimination clause.
b. Artist shall, in all solicitation or advertisements for employment placed on or on
behalf of Artist, state that all qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, familial status, transgender,
gender identity, or gender expression.
c. Artist shall furnish all information and reports requested by City, and shall permit
access to its books, records, and accounts for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with
such rules and regulations.
d. In the event of Artist's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this
Agreement, this Agreement may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and
Artist may be debarred from further agreements with City.
ARTICLE 12
MISCELLANEOUS
12.1. Compliance.
Artist shall comply with Federal, State, and City statutes, ordinances and regulations
applicable to the perfoi�rnance of Artist's services under this Agreement.
12.2. Entire Agreement.
This writing embodies the entire agreement and understanding between the parties hereto, and there
are no other agreements and understandings, oral or written, with reference to the subject matter
hereof that are not merged herein and superseded hereby.
12.3. Amendments.
No alteration, change, modification or amendment of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid or
effective unless made in writing and signed by both parties hereto and approved by appropriate
action of City.
12.4. Waiver.
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No waiver of performance by either• party shall be construed as or operate as a waiver of any
subsequent default of any terms, covenants, and conditions of this Agreement. The payment or
acceptance of fees for any period after a default shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or
acceptance of defective performance.
12.5 Governin� Law and Venue.
If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arises on the basis of any provision of this
Agreement, venue for such action shall lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas — Fort Worth Division. This
Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.
12.6. Successors and Assigns.
Neither party hereto shall assign, sublet, or transfer its interest herein without prior written consent
of the other party, and any attempted assignment, sublease, or transfer of all or any part hereof
without such prior written consent shall be void. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall
inure to the benefit of City and Artist and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
12.7. No Third-Partv Beneficiaries.
The provisions and conditions of this Agreement are solely for the benefit of City and Artist, and any
lawful successar or assign, and are not intended to create any rights, contractual or otherwise, to any
other person or entity.
12.8. Severabilitv.
If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity,
legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired.
12.9. Contract Construction.
The Parties acknowledge that each party and, if it so chooses, its counsel have reviewed and revised
this Agreement and that the normal rule of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be
resolved against the drafting party must not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or
any amendments or exhibits hereto.
12.10. Fiscal Funding Out•
If, for any reason at any time during any term of this Agreement, the Fort Worth City Council fails
to appropriate funds sufficient for City to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, City may
terminate this Agreement to be effective on the later of (i) thirty (30) days following delivery by City
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to Artist of written notice of City's intention to terminate or (ii) the last date for which funding has
been appropriated by the Fort Worth City Council for the purposes set forth in this Agreement.
12.11. Ca�tions.
Captions and headings used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not be
deemed a part of this Agreement.
12.12. Artist's Address.
Artist shall notify the Contract Manager of changes in address.
12.13. Survivin�Covenants.
The covenants and obligations set forth in this Agreement shall not survive the death or legal
incapacity of Ai-tist.
12.14. Ri�ht to Audit.
Artist agrees that City will have the right to audit the financial and business records of Artist that
relate to the Work (collectively "Records") at any time during the Term of this Agreement and for
three (3) years thereafter to determine compliance with this Agreement. Throughout the Term of
this Agreement and for three (3) years thereafter, Artist shall make all Records available to City at
1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas or at another location in City acceptable to both
parties following reasonable advance notice by City and shall otherwise cooperate fully with City
during any audit. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, this Section 12.14 shall survive
expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.
12.15. Certified M/WBE.
If applicable, Artist shall make its best effort to become a certified Minority/Women Business
Enterprise ("M/WBE") firm with a certifying agency whose certification is accepted by City under
City's M/WBE ordinance.
12.16 Survival Provision
The provisions contained in Articles 4, 5, 7, and 8 shall survive the termination or expiration of this
Agreement.
12.17 Public Information Act
Artist understands and acknowledges that City is a public entity under the laws of the State of Texas
and, as such, all documents held by City are subject to disclosure under Chapter 552 of the Texas
Government Code. Artist shall clearly indicate to City what information it deems proprietary. If
City is required to disclose any documents that may reveal any of Artist's Proprietary Information to
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third parties under the Texas Government Code, or by any other legal process, law, rule, or judicial
order by a court of competent jurisdiction, City will notify Artist prior to disclosure of such
documents, and give Artist the opportunity to submit reasons for objections to disclosure. City
agrees to restrict access to Artist's information to those persons within its organization who have a
need to know for purposes of management of this Agreement. City agrees to inform its employees
of the obligations under this paragraph and to enforce rules and procedures that will prevent any un-
authorized disclosure or transfer of information. City will use its best efforts to secure and protect
Artist's information in the same manner and to the same degree it protects its own proprietary
information; however, City does not guarantee that any infoimation deemed proprietary by Artist
will be protected from public disclosure if release is required by law. The foregoing obligation
regarding confidentiality shall remain in effect for a period of three (3) years after the expiration of
this Agreement.
ARTICLE 13
NOTICES
All notices, requests, demands, and other communications which are required or permitted to be
given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given upon
the delivery or receipt thereof, as the case may be, if delivered personally or sent by registered or
certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, as follows:
1. CITY OF FORT WORTH: Fernando Costa, Assistant City Manager
City Manager's Office
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Copies to: City Attorney
City of Fort Worth Law Department
1000 Throckmorton Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Martha Peters, Vice President — Public Art
Arts Council of Fort Worth & Tarrant County
1300 Gendy Street
Fort Worth, TX 76107
2. ARTIST: Christopher Janney, President
PhenomenArts, Inc.
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75 Kendall Road
Lexington, MA 02421 US
[SIGNATURES APPEAR ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed four copies af this Agreement to be
effective on the Effective Date.
CITY OF FORT WORTH ARTIST
PhenomeArts, Inc.
By: G�i�t...lo L./s� ��-
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Fernando Costa Christopher Janney
Assistant City Manager President
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGALTTY:
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Tyler F. ach
Assistant City Attorney
ATTESTED BY:
Marty Hendrix
City Secretary
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EXHIBIT A: Af�davit
AFFIDAVIT OF BILLS PAID
Date:
Affiant:
Purchaser:
Property:
Affiant on oath swears that the following statement is true:
Affiant has paid each of Affiant's contractars, laborers, and materialmen in full for all labor and
materials provided to Affiant for the construction of any and all improvements on the property.
Affiant is not indebted to any person, firm, or corporation by reason of any such construction. There
are no claims pending for personal injury and/or property damages.
Affiant:
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me, the undersigned authority, on this the
day of
201
Notary Public, State of Texas
Print Name
Commission Expires
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EXHIBIT B: Sales Tax Exemption
T�XAS CERTII+iCATE OF EI�DTPTION
I claim an exemption &om paymeut of sales aud use ta�ces for the purehase of taacable
items desccibed below ot on the attached order or iuvoice.
Desciiption of Items (oi au attached ozdei or invoice)1'o Be I'mchased:
All Items
I claim this exemption foi the following ieason:
Name of exempt organization: Citv of I�oit ��Voith
Texas Sales aud Use Tax Pernut Number 1-75-6000528-6
Project for �3�iuch mateiials and supplics aze puichased:
I understand that I will be liable for pa}went o:f sales taac, which may become due for
failuie to comply with tlie provisions of the state, city, and/ar mchopolitan h�u�sit
authozity sales and use tax laws and compt�ollcr iules regatding exempt �urchases.
LiaUility foi tlte tax will be detetmined by the ptice paid for the t�ablc items ptuchased
or the fair market rental value foc the peiiod of tune used
I undeistan<i (hat it is a misdevxeanor to give au exemption ccttificatc to the seller £ot
taxable itcros �vhiclx I know, at the tvne of the purchase, will Ue uscd ui a manner other
thau that cxpcnscd in this certificate aud, upon conviction, may Ue fined up to $500 per
offense
Tax Exempt $tatus Due to Beiug a Govetnmental Entity
Pwchasei: Cily of Port Worth
Street Addiess: 1000 Thzockmortou Sheet
City, State, Zip Code: Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Sign Here: �ro, �"/!?9^ � Date: 02/07/2007 Phone: f 81'7) 392-8325
11f c Gny-Russi, A sGot Ninanee irector
Tlus certificate does xiot rcquue 1 number lo be valid Sales and use tax "exemption
numbers" or "ta�c cxempY' numbe.rs do no[ exist.
T'his cettificate should be fiunished to tl�e suppliet. Do not send the completed ceitificate
to fhe Comptrollax of PuU1ic Accounts_
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EXHIBIT C: Insurance
PUBLIC ART PROJECTS -1NSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Artist shall meet all the following insurance requirements for this Project, naming City as an
additional insured on each policy of insurance, except Workers Compensation. If the Artist
subcontracts fabrication, transportation, and/or installation of the New Work, then the Artist shall
also require his/her subcontractor(s) to abide by all of the following insurance requirements. The
Artist shall require the subcontractor(s) to name the Artist and the City as additional insureds.
Commercial General Liability (CGL)
$1,000,000 Each occui�ence
$2,000,000 Aggregate limit
Coverage shall include, but not be limited to, the following: premises, operations, independent
contractars, products/completed operations, personal injury, and contractual liability. Insurance
shall be provided on an occurrence basis, and be as comprehensive as the current Insurance Services
Office (ISO) policy. The policy shall name the City as an additional insured.
Automobile Liability
$1,000,000 Each accident
or
$250,000 Bodily Injury per person
$500,000 Bodily Injury per occurrence
$100,000 Property Damage
A commercial business policy shall provide coverage on "Any Auto," deiined as autos owned, hired
and non-owned.
For the Artist and/or the Artist's Subcontractors who have employees: Workers' Compensation
Statutory limits
Employer's liability
$100,000 Each accident/occurrence
$100,000 Disease - per each employee
$500,000 Bodily Injury/Disease - policy limit
Workers' Compensation coverage shall provide limits consistent with statutory benefits outlined in
the Texas workers' Compensation Act (Art. 8308 — 1.01 et seq. Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat.).
GENERAL POLICY REQUIREMENTS
Thirty (30) days notice of cancellation or non-renewal.
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Example: "This insurance shall not be cancelled or non-renewed, until after thirty (30) days prior
written notice has been given to the City of Fort Worth, except for ten (10) days notice for non-
payment of premium.
Waiver of i�ights of recovery (subrogation) in favor of the City of Fort Woi-th.
The insurers for all policies must be licensed/approved to do business in the State of Texas. All
insurers must have a minimum rating of A- VII in the current A. M. Best Key Rating Guide or have
reasonably equivalent financial strength and solvency to the satisfaction of Risk Management. If the
rating is below that required, written approval of Risk Management is required.
If insurance policies are not written for specified coverage limits, an Umbrella ar Excess Liability
insurance for any differences is required. Excess Liability shall follow form of the primary
coverage.
"Unless otherwise stated, all required insurance shall be written on an "occurrence basis." (If
coverage is written on a claims-made basis, the retroactive date shall be coincident with or prior to
the date of the contractual agreement and the certificate of insurance shall state that the coverage is
claims made and the retroactive date. The insurance coverage shall be maintained for the duration of
the contractual agreement and for five (5) years following completion of the service provided under
the contractual agreement or for the warranty period, whichever is longer. An annual certificate of
insurance submitted to the City shall evidence such insurance coverage.)
The deductible or self-insured retention (SIR) affecting required insurance coverage shall be
acceptable to and approved in writing by the Risk Manager of the City of Fort Worth in regards to
asset value and stockholders' equity. In lieu of traditional insurance, alternative coverage maintained
through insurance pools or risk retention groups, must also approved by the City's Risk Manager.
The City, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to review the insurance requirements and to make
reasonable adjustments to insurance coverages and their limits when deemed necessary and prudent
by the City based upon changes in statutory law, court decision or the claims history of the industry
as well as of the contracting party to the City of Fort Worth. The City shall be required to provide
prior notice of ninety days.
The City shall be entitled, upon request and without expense, to receive copies of policies and
endorsements thereto and may make any reasonable requests for deletion or revision or
modifications of particular policy terms, conditions, limitations, or exclusions except where policy
provisions are established by law or regulations binding upon either of party or the underwriter on
any such policies.
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